The Backup

Kings of Cocky, Book 1

By: Mickey Miller

Narrated by: Savannah Rogers, Lucas Dixon

I swore I was done with football players.

Especially my ex's teammates.

But then there's Asher Knox—the star quarterback, the campus heartbreaker, and the guy whose reputation is just as legendary as his arm. He's also my ex's fraternity brother.

I tell myself it's nothing. Just a fling. A no-strings, no-drama, no-risk distraction before grad school.

Except one late-night study session turns into a stolen kiss. Then another. Then another.

Suddenly, "just one night" turns into mornings tangled in his sheets, whispered confessions in the dark, and secrets I can barely keep.

And Asher? He's nothing like I expected.

The chemistry? Undeniable.

The way he looks at me? Dangerous.

The things he does to me? Absolutely unforgettable.

Because if anyone finds out I'm hooking up with my ex's star teammate?

It won't just be a scandal.

It'll be game over.

But some plays are worth the risk. And this one? Might just change everything.

The Backup is a standalone, high-heat sports romance with tension, temptation, and a quarterback who knows exactly how to score—on and off the field. HEA guaranteed.

©2025 Mickey Miller (P)2025 Podium Audio

I Loved this Story and Audio

I haven't read a Mickey Miller book in a bit and I have missed his writing. I can't believe i didn't know about this series. And do you know how excited I was when I saw it was on audio??

This story is so good. I listened to this one in a day and loved it so much.
Asher is the back up QB for the college team and he is fine with that. Sloane kinda comes out of nowhere for him. But when he sets his eyes on her, he knows what he wants.
Sloane coming directly off a break up finds the mysterious guy she met in the library.

I liked these two connection from the start. You know these two have this chemistry that is off the charts. I could see these two together instantly, they just matched.

This story is a good one with a sweet golden retriever MMC with a bit if a dirty mouth and a good nerdy girl that is loving be pushed out of her comfort zone.

Savannah Rogers and Lucas Dixon are a great duo that narrate this in dual. I really liked both voices and I thought they fit the characters. Lucas could change his voice from soft to gravel to fit the scene perfectly.
Savannah has a sweet voice with a touch of angelic sound to it. She is perfect for the role.

I love this series already and I am so happy I found it.

Football, Golden retriever & Alpha energy yes please.

I've always wanted to read a romance book written by a man. We'll he was my first and he did NOT disappoint! Looking for a steamy sports trope? You've found it. Who doesn't love a golden retriever with an alpha side? This one brought the heat with Asher and boy did he let it all out in the end. Sweet, caring and Asher knew just what Sloan needed in a man after the last one proved he wasn't worthy for her. @mickeymillerwrites brought out the spice with this one. Savanna Rogers and Lucas Dixon were both new narrators to me, but have won me over with their narration, bringing Mickeys' book to life through the pages. Definitely looking forward to book 2 & 3.